Fame share
Combined across every stint with each team.
- New Jersey Nets56%
- Philadelphia 76ers29%
- Charlotte Hornets14%
- Detroit Pistons2.0%
Total legacy per season
Every season’s full on-court fame - rewarding not just winning a title, but how dominantly a team won it, on top of stats and awards.
Career teams - the connection strand
Every teammate on these rosters is a possible link.
Career
Peak season: 1993-94 - 68 fame points.
Draft: Round 1, No. 1 overall (1990).
Season-by-season log · 15 seasons
| Season | Team(s) | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | Fame Earned | Awards | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-91 | NJN (26-56) | 74 | 18.4 | 10.3 | 2.2 | 49 | All-Rookie, ROY | - |
| 1991-92 | NJN (40-42) | 65 | 19.8 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 54 | - | Lost First Round |
| 1992-93 | NJN (43-39) | 76 | 20.7 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 63 | All-NBA 3rd | Lost First Round |
| 1993-94 | NJN (45-37) | 77 | 20.2 | 11.3 | 3.4 | 68 | All-NBA 3rd, All-Star | Lost First Round |
| 1994-95 | NJN (30-52) | 56 | 20.5 | 10.6 | 3.3 | 50 | - | - |
| 1995-96 | PHI (18-64) | 11 | 11.2 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 3 | - | - |
| 1996-97 | PHI (22-60) | 57 | 18.1 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 44 | - | - |
| 1997-98 | PHI (31-51) | 59 | 17.6 | 9.9 | 2.5 | 43 | - | - |
| 1998-99 | CHH (26-24) | 37 | 13.1 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 19 | - | - |
| 1999-00 | CHH (49-33) | 74 | 16.7 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 45 | - | Lost First Round |
| 2000-01 | CHH (46-36) | 34 | 8.1 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 6 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 2001-02 | PHI (43-39) | 58 | 15.1 | 8.8 | 1.7 | 36 | - | Lost First Round |
| 2002-03 | PHI (48-34) | 64 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 18 | - | Lost Conf Semis |
| 2003-04 | PHI (33-49) | 34 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 4 | - | - |
| 2004-05 | DET (54-28) | 5 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 10 | - | Lost Finals |
The Award Wall
The Fame Recipe
Fame shape
What built this fame
Base fame · 728.99
How it adds up
Percentile vs every real NBA career - 1st (lowest) to 100th (best) per axis.
Teammates · strongest connections
How the game ranks teammates - career fame weighted by time played together. Long-time running mates rise; one-off cameos fall.
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Quick Answers
What teams did Derrick Coleman play for?
Derrick Coleman played for the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002), and Detroit Pistons.
What team is Derrick Coleman most known for?
Derrick Coleman is most known for the New Jersey Nets (56%), Philadelphia 76ers (29%), and Charlotte Hornets (14%) - ranked by share of Derrick Coleman's on-court Tetherball fame.
How many championships did Derrick Coleman win?
Derrick Coleman did not win an NBA championship.
What was Derrick Coleman's most famous season?
Derrick Coleman's most famous season was 1993-94, earning 68 fame points - 77 games, 20.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 36.1 minutes per game.
What were Derrick Coleman's career stats?
Derrick Coleman averaged 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game over 781 career games.
When did Derrick Coleman play in the NBA?
Derrick Coleman played from 1990-91 to 2004-05, spanning 15 NBA seasons.
Where was Derrick Coleman drafted?
Derrick Coleman was selected with the #1 overall pick (Round 1) in the 1990 NBA Draft.
How famous is Derrick Coleman?
Derrick Coleman has a Tetherball fame score of 1,013, ranked #294 of 5,416 rated players - rated Common.
Who was Derrick Coleman's most famous teammate?
Derrick Coleman's most famous teammate was Allen Iverson, sharing 5 seasons together.
Who were Derrick Coleman's most connected teammates?
Derrick Coleman's most connected teammates were Allen Iverson, Kenny Anderson, and Eric Snow - the strongest teammate connections of Derrick Coleman's career, led by Allen Iverson over 5 shared seasons.
What awards did Derrick Coleman win?
Derrick Coleman's major honors include:
- Rookie of the Year
- 2× All-NBA Third Team
- All-Star
- All-Rookie 1st Team
Career fame
1,012.73
Derrick Coleman
More famous than 95% of all other NBA careers. A household name - the most-recognised tier in the game.
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